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Honestly, talking about the upcoming draft, i would love for the jays to sign Kris Bryant. In 2010, when he was drafted in the 18th round, i knew he was a steal, as he dropped because of such high signing demands. More than likely on the jays, he would be a first basemen, but he has really good power, so that does look to be an issue. Hes the player im pushing for this upcoming draft as of right now

He won't be in the MLB draft, as has been stated here repeatedly. I am curious however if he will hold off until the next drat to sign so all the teams have cash and are in play.

I also wonder if someone will take a real flier on him, be willing to pay the 15% tax and basically not be able to spend anything significant the following year on IFAs. No draft pick to lose here unlike the MLB draft....

I also wonder if someone will take a real flier on him, be willing to pay the 15% tax and basically not be able to spend anything significant the following year on IFAs. No draft pick to lose here unlike the MLB draft....

BA expects something like this to happen. I guess he's felt to be enough of an elite talent that it's worth losing out on next year's IFA's. Some even think he would go 1st overall if he was in the draft. So when you put it in that context, how often do you get the chance to get the best young amateur player available?

I hope whoever gets him does go over their allotment so it pulls them out of the market next year. It was real nice to have Texas out of it this year while they were waiting on the decision on that 17 year old.